Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- March 14, 2016

Defense News: Exclusive: F-35 Ejection Seat Fears Ground Lightweight Pilots

WASHINGTON — Concerns about increased risk of injury to F-35 pilots during low-speed ejections have prompted the US military services to temporarily restrict pilots who weigh less than 136 pounds from flying the aircraft, Defense News has learned.

During August tests of the ejection seat, built by Martin-Baker, testers discovered an increased risk of neck injury when a lightweight pilot is flying at slower speeds. Until the problem is fixed, the services decided to restrict pilots weighing under 136 pounds from operating the plane, Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, F-35 integration office director, told Defense News in a Tuesday interview.

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- March 14, 2016

Light F-35 Helmet Tests Begin, DOD Aims To Fix Escape System This Year -- Defense News

F-35 Fatal Ejection Fear Riles Congress -- Defense News

In a first, U.S. forces in Jordan have attacked ISIS in Syria -- Military Times

US Lawmakers skeptical of restarting Syrian rebel program -- The Hill

US Military developing plans to move troops closer to front lines in Iraq -- The Hill

Russia ready to cooperate with U.S.-led coalition in fight for Syria's Raqqa: Interfax -- Reuters

Tanks A Lot: Russia's Advanced Armata T-14 'Already in Serial Production' -- Sputnik

Surprise: Russia's Lethal T-14 Armata Tank Is in Production -- National Interest

Russian Baltic Fleet duel: Stealth corvette v black hole sub (RT DOC SERIES) -- RT

Russian Defense Ministry is developing stealth bridges -- TASS

Russia’s Military Capabilities (Video) -- Defense News

China’s Xi says military must develop cutting edge technology -- Euronews

The Gathering Storm Of The Chinese Military -- Investors Business Daily editorial

Britain Sends More Troops To Train Iraqis Fighting ISIS -- Defense News/AFP

Egypt OKs Plan for €3B Military Gear Loan From France -- Defense News

Germany, Norway Eye Joint Submarine Procurement -- Defense News

US and Russia Begin Race for Sixth-Generation Fighter Jet -- Sputnik

Chair of US Joint Chiefs of Staff renews military alliance with Colombia -- Colombia Reports

US, Colombian Militaries Eye a Post-Conflict Future -- Military.com/AFP

US Army boss takes aim at bureaucracy over sidearm choices -- FOX News

US Army wants to equip soldiers with drones -- BCN

F-35 programme expects savings from B-21 engine work -- IHS Jane's 360

B-21 Bomber: Five Questions The Air Force Must Answer -- Loren Thompson, Forbes

Focusing on planes, upgrading for future -- USA Today

A U.S. E-6B Doomsday Plane is using “Trump” as radio callsign while flying over central U.S. right now -- The Aviationist

Intelligence advice for next president: Rocky road ahead -- Deb Riechmann, AP

Should Navy warships come with a warranty -- Daily Press

Don’t Let the Pentagon Get Stuck in Silicon Valley -- August Cole and Chris Meissner, National Defense

Here’s Why the U.S. Military Is a Family Business -- Fortune

US Ballistic Missile Defense Needs A Boost -- Richard Weitz, Defense One